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Philadelphia 76ers (15-26) vs. Denver Nuggets (26-16)
January 21, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Denver Nuggets -13.5; Over/Under: 228.5
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The Philadelphia 76ers and the Denver Nuggets duke it out at the Ball Arena on Tuesday night. Here’s a Nuggets vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Nuggets vs 76ers Pick.

Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers have been in a slump as they’ve lost nine of their last 11 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a six-game slide after getting routed by the Bucks in a 123-109 road defeat on Sunday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 37 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, Kelly Oubre Jr added 19 points while Ricky Council chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the 76ers shot 45 percent from the field and 16 of 45 from the 3-point line as they struggled from the start and scored just 21 points in the first quarter to fall behind right away. The 76ers were able to hang around for most of the contest despite next to nothing from their bench players. All five starters finished in double figures in scoring but their depth was severely depleted with so many key players out injured. The 76ers will play the Cavs, Bulls, and Lakers next.

Denver Nuggets

Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets have been in pretty good form as they’ve won 10 of their last 13 games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the shorthanded Magic in a 113-100 road win on Sunday. Nikola Jokic led the team with a triple-double of 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, Christian Braun added 20 points with 11 rebounds while Jamal Murray chipped in with 19 points and four assists. As a team, the Nuggets shot 51 percent from the field and seven of 25 from the 3-point line as they went back and forth with the pesky Magic in a closely contested first half. The Nuggets exploded for 39 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 24 points.

Why the Denver Nuggets will win

  • The Nuggets have won each of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
  • The 76ers have lost each of their last 11 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
  • The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games.
  • The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Nuggets’ last six games.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

  • The road team has won each of the Nuggets’ last five games.
  • The Nuggets have lost four of their last five home games against 76ers teams that held a losing record.
  • The 76ers have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games at Ball Arena following a loss.
  • The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against 76ers teams that held a losing record.

Total Points Facts

  • Twelve of the Nuggets’ last 13 home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of the 76ers’ last six games at Ball Arena following a road loss has gone UNDER the total points line.

Nuggets vs 76ers Prediction

The 76ers have ruled out Joel Embiid and Kyle Lowry again with Andre Drummond and Guershon Yabusele both listed as questionable, while the Nuggets are expecting to be in full health for this meeting. The 76ers are capable of challenging the best teams when they fully healthy, but we haven’t seen it all season and I think it will cost them once again. The Nuggets should have way too much firepower in this matchup, especially at home where they are always tough to beat.

Peter Tran's Free Pick: Denver -13.5

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